HED Carbon DH rim without brake track

[redeaglesuspension]

Hello all. I have a set of 26 inch carbon fairing downhill wheels from the late 90's early 2000s that i have had in my shed for years. I was told from the original owner that they are HEDs and the carbon weave looks identical. The only difference is they are a disc brake only rim, no track for the rim brake pads. Did HED make a disc only version of the DH rim? I can't find any photos or articles anywhere. Cheers for your help.

 

[LeeDevelopment]

Yes they did, they were used by both Pace Racing and Yeti back in the day. Oh, and the Grip Magazine/Heavy Tools team under Jerry Dyer. (Thought Jerry was still at Dirt but think he started Grip when the team were on Heavy Tools bikes).

 

[LeeDevelopment]

Found 'em on a down-a-rabbit-hole image search, albeit on a horrible build sadly.....

 

[redeaglesuspension]

Awesome that's them. Thanks for taking the time to look them up. Now I need to find a good home for the wheels. They deserve better than sitting in a shed!

 

[1552]

Awesome that's them. Thanks for taking the time to look them up. Now I need to find a good home for the wheels. They deserve better than sitting in a shed!

I could give them a good home if you were considering parting with them?

 

[joglo]

Yeah, I also have seen some for disc only.



but never got hands on something exclusive like this...

They must have been become available not before End of nineties.
1997 HED brochure wasn't including them

 

[13]

That’s them right at the bottom of the 97 catalog (3rd from the right) they used the 45mm alloy dh rims I believe